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1979 Camper and Nicholson Nicholson 35

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Specifications

Make Camper and Nicholson
Model Nicholson 35
Year 1979
Length 35.2ft (10.7m)
Beam 3.18m
Draft 1.68m
Hull Material GRP
Engine Yanmar 3JH-4E marine diesel engine (2008) 39hp @ 3000rpm 3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled. Mechanical reversing V-drive gearbox Single lever morse control
Fuel Type diesel
Location Ashore, Portavadie, Argyll, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

LOA
10.74m
LWL
8.15m
Beam
3.18m
Fuel
diesel
Name
BLUE TARN
Year
1979
Draft
1.68m
Lying
Ashore, Portavadie, Argyll, United Kingdom
Price
£29,000
Engine
Yanmar 3JH-4E marine diesel engine (2008) 39hp @ 3000rpm 3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled. Mechanical reversing V-drive gearbox Single lever morse control
Category
Sail
Designer
Raymond Wall
Keel Type
Long Keel
Reference
2678042
New or Used
Used
Sale Status
Available
Displacement
7099kg
Fuel Capacity
182l
Hull Construction
GRP
Manufacturer/Model
Camper and Nicholson Nicholson 35
Drinking Water Capacity
364l
  • MaxProp 3 blade, bronze feathering propeller
  • Hydrovane Self-Steering gear
  • Rutland wind generator
  • 12V PC – Onboard 12VDC PC running Open CPN charting software with NOA screen, flexible keyboard and mouse
  • Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS DSC VHF
  • Furuno 1623 radar with mast-mounted scanner
  • Furuno GP32 GPS
  • Force 10 gas fired heater
  • Tecma Nelson gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven. Gimbal mounted
  • Standing rigging of stainless steel wire, fully replaced in 2008
  • Profurl C320 roller reefing system on forestay (2018)
  • Twizzle rig, twin furling headsails on single foil with twin poles and universal joints
  • 2x Pontos Compact, 4 speed, self-tailing winches
  • Tri-sail and storm Jib
  • Rocna bower anchor on chain rode
  • Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass (2008)
  • Avon inflatable dinghy with outboard
  • Raymarine ST60+ (Depth/Speed/Log)
  • Thomas Walker & Sons wind direction and speed instruments (no longer operational)
  • Blakes Lavac Zenith manual marine toilet with Henderson Mk V pump
  • Coolbox
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefing
  • Genoa – White dacron, roller reefing
  • Genoa – White dacron, roller reefing, 150%, UV Strip. North Sails
  • Spinnaker
  • Mainsail Cover – stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazyjacks
  • Sprayhood – With additional stainless steel grabrails external to hood port and starboard
  • Kedge Anchor – 35lb CQR anchor
  • Mariner 2hp, 2-stroke (outboard)
  • Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails
  • Deck mounted stanchions supporting double tier guardwires
  • Double bow roller built into stem
  • Stainless steel Samson post on foredeck
  • Deck mounted mooring cleats forward and aft
  • Midships cleats on genoa tracks
  • Fairleads mounted on capping rail forward and aft
  • Teak grabrails running the length of the coachroof outboard edges
  • Dorade type ventilators
  • Gas locker in starboard side deck with overboard drain (gas hose and regulator replaced 2023)
  • Outboard storage bracket on pushpit rail
  • Boarding/Swimming ladder
  • Ensign staff
  • Liferaft – Seago 4 man valise
  • KIM MOB rescue sling
  • Horeshoe Lifebuoy x2
  • Gas Alarm – Pilot gas alarm system
  • Fire Blanket
  • Grab Bag

Description

The Camper and Nicholson built Nicholson 35 enjoyed a production run spanning some 20 years and with over 200 examples being produced in that time. Her traditional lines and a high-quality finish create a design which is easy on the eye, rewarding to sail and pleasant to be aboard. With her deep well protected cockpit her crew are well protected on deck. Below decks the traditional layout to the accommodation provides comfortable living space whether at anchor or on passage. Now a much sought after modern classic the Nicholson 35 remains popular choice for those who like know they can depend on their yacht whatever the weather. Yanmar 3JH-4E marine diesel engine, 39hp (2008) MaxProp 3 blade, bronze feathering propeller Hydrovane Self-Steering gear Rutland wind generator 12V PC – Onboard 12VDC PC running Open CPN charting software with NOA screen, flexible keyboard and mouse Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS DSC VHF Furuno 1623 radar with mast-mounted scanner Furuno GP32 GPS Force 10 gas fired heater Tecma Nelson gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven. Gimbal mounted Standing rigging of stainless steel wire, fully replaced in 2008 Profurl C320 roller reefing system on forestay (2018) Twizzle rig, twin furling headsails on single foil with twin poles and universal joints 2x Pontos Compact, 4 speed, self-tailing winches Tri-sail and storm Jib Rocna bower anchor on chain rode Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass (2008) Avon inflatable dinghy with outboard The Nicholson 35 BLUE TERN is lying ashore at Portavadie Marina and is available for viewing by prior appointment. PRESS REVIEW: ‘Like all long fin-keeled heavy displacement cruisers the Nicholson 35 is designed to take almost any adverse weather and sea conditions in her stride. Her overhanging, deep-vee bow section means she parts the waves resolutely, with little drama or spray, exuding only a gentle rocking motion as she goes.... She makes good passage time due to her steadfast ability to drive through the rough stuff, and being so stable and sea kindly means you can live, sleep and cook aboard safely and comfortably, relaxing in the knowledge that these robust and resilient vessels have covered millions of sea miles in their lifetime...... She comes with an excellent pedigree and is fondly loved by those for whom safety and comfort at sea is more important than speed and agility. That’s not to say she can’t make impressive passage times. Given enough wind she’ll still be battling to windward in sea conditions that would make many a more modern cruising yacht owner run for the nearest cover. The original deck gear was made from top quality materials and substantially engineered, thereby making it all simple to maintain regularly. Obviously, it depends on how they’ve been worked over the years, but it’s not unusual to find them still going strong with 40 year-old winches, tracks and cars.’ Yachting Monthly. Used Boat: Nicholson 35. Chris Beeson, February 2017 CONSTRUCTION Hull Construction: Traditional heavyweight GRP moulded hull Polyester hand-consolidated laminate. Long moulded fin keel with encapsulated ballast GRP formed stiffening members Plywood bulkheads glassed to hull and deck Underwater hull antifouled 2023 Finished in grey/blue two-pack paint Deck & Superstructure Construction: Traditional heavyweight GRP moulded deck Single-piece deck moulded incorporating superstructure and self-draining cockpit Polyester, hand consolidated laminate. Moulded bulwark along deck edge Teak capping rail Laid teak decking to finish side decks and foredeck Laid teak panels to form cockpit seat tops Hardwood grating on cockpit sole Keel & Rudder: Long fin keel moulded as part of hull Encapsulated lead ballast Skeg hung rudder MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Yanmar 3JH-4E marine diesel engine (2008) 39hp @ 3000rpm 3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled. Mechanical reversing V-drive gearbox Single lever morse control Maintenance & Performance: Engine serviced annually, last service July 2022 (little use during 2023) Cruising speed 6kts Propulsion & Steering: Stainless steel prop shaft Stuffing type conventional sterngland MaxProp 3 blade, bronze feathering propeller Cable system wheel steering Stainless steel wheel with hyde cover Emergency tiller Windvane Self-Steering: Hydrovane Self-Steering gear Transom mounted ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12VDC onboard power system Battery Banks: Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, lead acid Domestic Battery – 2x 12VDC, 105Ah Trojan TMX27 deep cycle traction batteries Alternator: Single engine driven alternator 12V – 80amp Wind Generator: Rutland wind generator – Not currently fitted Stainless steel mounting pole Inverter: Victron Energy Blue Power Phoenix Inverter 12VDC, 300W Battery Monitor: Victron Energy BMV712-SMART battery monitor General: 12V socket at chart table PLUMBING Fresh Water: Full pressurised hot and cold water system Mixer tap in galley Manual fresh water pump in galley Mixer tap in heads, pulls out for use as shower head Hot water provided from engine heated calorifier Salt Water: Manually pumped salt water tap at galley Bilge Pumps: Manual bilge pump Electric bilge pump TANKAGE Fuel: Single diesel tank GRP tank built-in to hull below cockpit sole Approximate capacity - 182 Ltrs Fresh Water: Single keel tank for freshwater Approximate capacity – 364 Ltrs NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Depth/Speed/Log – Raymarine ST60+ Below Decks: 12V PC – Onboard 12VDC PC running Open CPN charting software with NOA screen, flexible keyboard and mouse Radar – Furuno 1623 radar with mast-mounted scanner GPS – Furuno GP32 Wind – Thomas Walker & Sons wind direction and speed instruments – no longer operational Communications Equipment: DSC VHF – Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS DSC VHF DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Galley Stove – Tecma Nelson gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven. Gimbal mounted Coolbox Stainless steel sink Mixer tap Manual fresh water tap Manual salt water tap Heads: Blakes Lavac Zenith manual marine toilet with Henderson Mk V pump Wash hand basin Mixer tap which can be pulled out for use as shower head Heating: Force 10 gas fired heater Fitted at aft end of saloon table Lighting: Overhead lighting throughout the interior Bulkhead/reading lights in way of bunks ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Twin berth forward cabin converting to double Heads compartment Saloon offering up to three occasional berths, including quarter berth Galley Nav Station / Quarter Berth Accommodation Finish: Traditionally built interior with joinery of teak and teak-faced hardwood veneered plywood with solid teak hardwood trims and fiddles. GRP mouldings to form the base of galley and heads units Soles of teak hardwood veneered plywood with holly stripe Vinyl headlining Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin: Two berths traditional V-berth layout Lee cloths fitted to both bunks Central infill section with cushion converts the bunk into a double berth Chain locker forward of bulkhead. Locker space under V-berths. Heads: Immediately aft of the forepeak Spanning the full width of the boat Walk-through heads with sliding doors to close off from both the forepeak and main saloon areas. Blakes Lavac manual sea toilet located outboard to port Vanity unit with small countertop, mirror and inset wash hand basin to starboard Wet locker to port, outboard of toilet Saloon: Open plan layout with no partition of space between the main bulkhead and companionway Settee to starboard with pullout base to form good sized single berth with lee cloth U-shaped bench settee to port with infill to create compact double Saloon table mounted centrally with double drop leafs Selection of lockers below settee bases, outboard of seat backs and overhead to port and starboard Bookshelves with fiddles above port settee Nav Station: Forward facing chart table located aft of port settee in saloon Navigator sitting on forward end of quarter berth facing forward with removable back rest. Quarter berth extending aft along port side Ships switch panel mounted outboard of chart table 12V PC housed within case outboard of table NOC screen, Furuno GPS and radar displays mounted forward of table Chart storage within table Bookshelf outboard to port above chart table Galley: To starboard side of companionway U-shaped galley Gimbal-mounted gas cooker mounted centrally outboard Short section of counter top with coolbox locker beneath forward Worktop aft with inset sink, drainer aft of sink and top loading coolbox outboard of sink DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Keel stepped, single spreader, masthead sloop rig. Anodised alloy mast and spars Standing rigging of stainless steel wire, fully replaced in 2008 Profurl C320 roller reefing system on forestay (2018) Removable inner forestay Slab reefing mainsail Rod kicker Spinnaker pole Twizzle rig, twin furling headsails on single foil with twin poles and universal joints, included but not currently fitted Lazyjacks Mast steps to spreaders Winches: Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 43, two speed Secondary Winches – 2x Pontos Compact, 4 speed, self-tailing Mast Mounted Halyard Winches – 1x Lewmar 16, two-speed. 1x Lewmar 8, single-speed Mast Mounted Reefing Winch – 1x Lewmar 8, single-speed Sails: Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefing Genoa – White dacron, roller reefing Genoa – White dacron, roller reefing, 150%, UV Strip. North Sails Tri Sail Storm Jib Spinnaker Canvas Work: Mainsail Cover – stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazyjacks Sprayhood – With additional stainless steel grabrails external to hood port and starboard Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – 20kg Rocna anchor on chain rode Kedge Anchor – 35lb CQR anchor Electric Windlass – Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum. Foot button controls on foredeck (2008) Selection of mooring warps Selection of fenders Tender: Inflatable Dinghy – Avon inflatable dinghy Outboard – Mariner 2hp, 2-stroke General: Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails Deck mounted stanchions supporting double tier guardwires Double bow roller built into stem Stainless steel Samson post on foredeck Deck mounted mooring cleats forward and aft Midships cleats on genoa tracks Fairleads mounted on capping rail forward and aft Teak grabrails running the length of the coachroof outboard edges Dorade type ventilators immediately forward of sprayhood Gas locker in starboard side deck with overboard drain (gas hose and regulator replaced 2023) Primary winches mounted on cockpit coamings forward Outboard storage bracket on pushpit rail Boarding/Swimming ladder Ensign staff SAFTEY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. Navigation Lights: Masthead Tri-colour/anchor masthead light Steaming light Low level nav lights Mast mounted deck flood light Life saving: Liferaft – Seago 4 man valise, first service now due KIM MOB rescue sling Horeshoe Lifebuoy x2 Gas Alarm – Pilot gas alarm system Fire Blanket Grab Bag DISCLAIMER In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice

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£24,650 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £357
Insurance £36
Maintenance £68
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £528/mo
True Monthly Cost
£813
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 35% Running costs 65%
Total Interest
£9,543
Total Cost (finance)
£38,543

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